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MicroPython on ESP8266

This tutorial features topics on How to get started on MicroPython. We will use the same NodeMCU Dev Board from AMICA for the tutorial since it helps in easy deployment of code. You may check the previous tutorial.Being a new project,it is recommended to build the micropython firmware from the latest source.You may check the kickstarter campaign to know more on how the ESP8266 port came to life.If you need an old firmware you may go the official download page.

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Setting Up SDK

We will need OpenSource ESP SDK tool chain to build the binaries.You can find more about the SDK from here.